Michelle Keegan is reportedly keen to move in with boyfriend Mark Wright because they "hate" being apart from each other so much

The brunette beauty - who recently announced she is quitting her role as Tina McIntyre in 'Coronation Street' after six years - reportedly wants to take things a step forward with the former 'The Only Way Is Essex' hunk by building a home together and starting a new life together.

A source revealed: "Michelle says they hate being apart and it's hard when she's up in Manchester filming 'Corrie'. She'll move into his place in Essex first - although she hates the décor, so she wants to put her own stamp on it!

"But eventually they'll find a new place."

Although Michelle, 25, and Mark, 26, have only been dating since November - following the actress' split from The Wanted singer Max George and Mark's break-up from fellow 'TOWIE' star Lauren Goodger - it is thought things are going well and the Essex lad is already thinking about their future.

The source added to Closer magazine: "Mark's talking about proposing on her birthday in June. He's whisking her away to Dubai, then planning a romantic dinner under the stars."